Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of
Biafra (IPOB), says he founded Radio Biafra to “promote truth, peace, and the
fight for fundamental human rights”.
Kanu made the remarks in a video recording of his
interrogation by the Department of State Services (DSS), which was played in
open court on Tuesday during his trial for alleged terrorism and treasonable
felony.
Kanu was re-arraigned on March 21 before James Omotosho,
judge of a federal high court in Abuja.
At the resumed session on Tuesday, Adegboyega Awomolo, the prosecution counsel, told the court that he filed an ex parte application dated April 10 seeking to protect the identities of the witnesses.
“The essence is for the safety and security of state
officers who would be part of the witnesses,” he said.
Omotsho granted the application after Kanu Agabi, counsel to
the defendant, said he had no objection.
The first prosecution witness, who was codenamed “AAA” to
protect his identity, was then called.
AAA, a DSS staff, said he was part of the team which
arrested Kanu on October 15, 2015, at the Golden Tulip Hotel, Lagos.
The witness said Kanu was arrested and several items,
including broadcasting devices which were set up in the room, were confiscated.
In the footage, Kanu admitted to setting up the radio
station, which he said was registered with the UK government.
He said it was “illegal” to broadcast in Nigeria since he
had not registered with the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC).
Kanu also admitted that the radio was funded by supporters
from different parts of the world and that he makes his account public to the
UK government.
In another statement made by the separatist leader and read
in court, Kanu said he was interrogated by the DSS “without legal
representation” as required by law.
All exhibits were tendered through the witness and admitted
into evidence.
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